What command copies a selected geometry into a circular arrangement, rectangular arrangement, or along a path?

The command that enables users to replicate selected geometry in various predefined arrangements such as circular, rectangular, or along a specific path is known as the Pattern command. This command is particularly useful in design situations where multiple identical or symmetrical components are needed, allowing for efficient modeling without the need to manually create each instance.

When using the Pattern command, designers can specify the number of instances, the spacing between them, and the arrangement type (circular, rectangular, or path-based). This not only speeds up the design process but also ensures consistency across the duplicated elements.

In contrast, other available options serve different purposes. For instance, the Array option, while closely related, is often used interchangeably with the Pattern command in various software but is not the term or command used in Solid Edge particularly to imply the same functionality. The Clone command is typically used to create a duplicate that retains the parameters of the original object but does not inherently provide the arrangement capabilities like the Pattern command does. Additionally, the Copy command merely creates a one-off instance of the selected geometry without any arrangement or repetition features.

Thus, utilizing the Pattern command not only enhances efficiency in design workflows but also ensures that elements are uniformly arranged according to desired specifications.